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Ticken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ticken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to tick (as in how someone thinks)", "to function" or "to operate".
Essential properties of "ticken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: ticken
- Simple past: tickte
- Participle: getickt
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "ticken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To function or think in a specific way"
- Definition: "To function or think in a specific way."
- Translation(s): to tick (as in how someone thinks), to function, to operate
- Synonym(s): arbeiten, funktionieren
- Related word(s): denken, handeln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wie tickst du eigentlich?
- Er tickt anders als wir.
- Ich verstehe nicht, wie sie tickt.
2.) "To make a ticking sound, like a clock"
- Definition: "To emit a ticking sound, like a clock."
- Translation(s): to tick (as in a clock)
- Synonym(s): klopfen, schlagen
- Related word(s): klicken, klacken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Uhr tickt leise im Hintergrund.
- Hörst du, wie die Uhr tickt?
- Der Wecker tickt jede Sekunde.
3.) "To sell drugs illegally (slang)"
- Definition: "To sell drugs illegally (slang)."
- Translation(s): to deal drugs, to push drugs
- Synonym(s): dealern, verkaufen
- Related word(s): schmuggeln, handeln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er tickt seit Jahren auf der Straße.
- Sie tickt in der Nähe der Schule.
- Er wurde erwischt, als er Drogen tickte.